The Lodge at The JL Bar Ranch & Resort encompasses rustic elegance at its best. Each thoughtfully designed area offers guests a place to dine, relax, watch television, play games, or have a specialty cocktail.

Lonesome Creek was designed as a multipurpose facility. From an open dining room to host meetings, dinners or concerts, to a 1300 sq ft glassed in patio and business center, this venue is the perfect facility for any event.

Retreat to one of our luxury cabins or choose one of our well-appointed suites. Each room offers private elegance in a serene hill country setting. Custom furniture and premium amenities will make your stay comfortable and relaxing.

Hunting and Conservation

While it may seem contradictory, hunters are some of the most passionate conservationists. As early as the 1800s, animal populations started to diminish as Americans settled farther west. Many species like elk, whitetail deer, black bears, bighorn sheep and bison were pushed to the brink of extinction. Hunters realized early on that they needed to set limits and assume responsibility to protect these species.

These principles are fully explained through guidelines known as the Seven Sisters for Conservation.

Duck Stamp

Formally named the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, the Duck Stamp protects and restores habitats for migratory waterfowl and other birds and wildlife. The stamp is a required license for hunting waterfowl.

Of every dollar spent on Duck Stamps, 98 cents are given back to habitat and conservation in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Six million acres of habitat have been preserved since 1934 through this program.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF)

Similar to the Duck Stamp, the RMEF raises money to protect and conserve habitats. While the focus is elk, RMEF also advocates for the preservation of other wildlife and hunting heritage. They are currently working on four initiatives aimed at creating a better future for elk and hunters. RMEF maintains over seven million acres of habitat conservations.

Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act

Commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson Act, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act uses revenue from taxes on firearms and related equipment to give back to state fish and wildlife agencies for conservation projects.

Through these programs and others, most hunting-related money spent is given back to conservation efforts.

$796 million per year through state licenses and fees

$440 million per year by donation

$371 million per year through taxes on guns, ammo, bows and arrows

Conservation of Animals

Over the years, hunters have helped preserve many declining populations of animals. Through hard work and investment, hunters restore and conserve habitats for many animals, including:

Elk

1907 – population of 41,000

Today – over one million

Whitetail Deer

1900 – population of 500,000

Today – over 32 million

Wild Turkey

1900 – population of 100,000

Today – over seven million

Pronghorn

1950 – population of 12,000

Today – 1.1 million

Hunting helps balance wildlife populations by stabilizing the number of animals the land can support, stopping disease outbreaks and limiting crop damage. It also helps manage predator populations, including bears, wolves, cougars and coyotes.

Humans benefit too. Hunting supports 680,000 jobs and provides a healthier way to source meat, since game is organic, free-range and lean.

Hunters Love JL Bar Ranch & Resort

The JL Bar Ranch & Resort encompasses 13,000 acres of western Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re a professional or amateur, we offer a variety of exotic hunting species, including red stag, blackbuck, axis deer and fallow deer, in addition to whitetail deer, quail and pheasant. Each hunt includes professionally trained dogs and experienced guides.

Hunts can be reserved for groups, weekend events or individuals. For more information, call (855) 414-3337 or visit our website.